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HC extends protection for Vile Parle Jain Temple amid demolition row
MUMBAI: Bombay HC extends status quo on Vile Parle Jain temple, halting BMC's demolition efforts amid community outrage and legal disputes. Next hearing on May 5.
Published on May 03, 2025 07:26 AM IST
Karuna Nidhi
BMC pulls up hotel next to razed Jain temple for illegal construction
The hotel owners have been asked to respond to the notice within 30 days, with documents showing the alterations are legal, failing which they will have to be demolished
Published on Apr 25, 2025 08:50 AM IST
State Minority Commission pulls up BMC for Jain temple demolition
The demolition happened within hours after the stay order from the city civil court ended. The BMC action had led hundreds of members of the Jain community to undertake a silent protest march on the city’s streets on April 19
Published on Apr 23, 2025 07:56 AM IST
Police arrest thief who disguised as monk to steal gold ornaments from temple
The accused has been identified as Naresh Agarachand Jain, 45, a resident of Girgaon, Mumbai, gained entry in the temple disguising as a Jain monk
Updated on Dec 10, 2024 06:08 AM IST
Priest hacked to death in Kurukshetra
Police said that the deceased was identified as Hukum Singh, a native of Madhya Pradesh, who was found dead at a dharamshala inside the temple. The Kurukshetra police have registered a case of murder on the complaint of a security guard of the dharamshala.
Updated on Apr 04, 2024 08:50 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Karnal
Thieves break into Pune temple, decamp with ₹10,000 cash
Unidentified thieves stole ₹10,000 from a Jain temple in Kharadi, Pune. Police are investigating the CCTV footage to identify the culprits.
Updated on Oct 29, 2023 07:10 PM IST
Nadeem Inamdar
Foundation stone laid for biggest East UP Jain temple in Sangam city
This temple of Shwetambar Jains will become a centre of attraction for the Jain devotees coming to Prayagraj from all over the country and abroad.
Updated on May 08, 2023 04:40 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
Vintage cars steal show as Jains celebrate Varshitaps with procession in Thane
There were 13 vintage cars in the procession, and they garnered the lions’ share of attention during the celebrations. This is the first time that vintage cars were used in Thane during the procession, which has been organised after a gap of 15 years, said the organisers.
Updated on Apr 23, 2023 12:09 AM IST
Customs officials seize 25 antiques worth Rs 35.3 crore in north Bengal
The antiques belong to the period between 9th century AD and 16th century AD and were being smuggled to Bangladesh in a truck
Published on Aug 27, 2020 08:21 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Kolkata | HT Correspondent
Supreme Court allows prayers in 3 Jain temples in Mumbai amid Covid-19, cites Rath Yatra example
The court also made it clear that its order will not apply to any other temples or festivals involving large congregation.
Updated on Aug 21, 2020 04:02 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Murali Krishnan | Edited by: Amit Chaturvedi
Mahavir Jayanti 2020: Significance and history of the day
Mahavir Jayanti is one of the most important festivals in Jainism, and it celebrates the birth anniversary of the 24th Tirthankara Mahavir, who played a significant role in preaching Jainism.
Updated on Apr 06, 2020 08:21 AM IST
Hindustan Times | HT Correspondent
Man riding scooter snatches ₹10 lakh from sweets shop owner in Gurugram
The incident comes almost a month after a garment shop owner was robbed and murdered near Jain temple in Sadar Bazar.
Updated on Jun 23, 2019 02:30 AM IST
Gurugram | HT Correspondent
Two more held for murder of Sadar Bazar businessman
Sudhir Taneja was shot dead by three men on May 28 around 9.30pm, when he was returning to his house on a scooter.
Updated on Jun 19, 2019 07:58 AM IST
Gurugram | HT Correspondent
Three tree-fall deaths in Mumbai over 24 hours
Three people were killed in tree-fall accidents at Malad, Andheri and Govandi over 24 hours. The rain-related deaths come even before the monsoon has fully set in.
Updated on Jun 15, 2019 12:47 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sagar Pillai, Mumbai
50-year-old bizman killed outside shop by unidentified gunmen
The police said the victim, identified as Sudhir Taneja, sustained three gunshot wounds and was admitted to the Civil Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Published on May 29, 2019 12:53 AM IST
Gurugram | HT Correspondent
Mumbai temple theft: 48-year-old arrested, silver idol recovered
The accused, Ramesh Parulekar, had stolen the idol of Munisuvrat Nath, one of the Jain Tirthankaras, on the evening of March 26 from the Dadar temple.
Published on May 15, 2019 06:04 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | Faisal Tandel
Lok Sabha elections 2019: Deora booked for violating model code
On April 4, Deora is reported to have said. “The Sena insulted the Jain community a few years ago when its workers cooked meat outside your temples during Paryushan. Remember this when you go out to vote.”
Published on Apr 22, 2019 07:05 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | HT Correspondent
Lok Sabha elections 2019: EC FILES PLAINT against Deora for violating MODEL CODE
This action was taken on the complaint of Shiv Sena, which alleged Deora was spreading a lie that its workers had cooked meat outside a Jain temple during Paryushan.
Updated on Apr 20, 2019 06:22 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | HT Correspondent
Mahavir Jayanti 2019: Who is Lord Mahavira and why is Mahavir Jayanti celebrated?
Mahavir Jayanti 2019: Mahavir Jayanti is one of the most important festivals in Jainism. The day is comprised of religious processions, prayers and teachings. Jain temples on Mahavir Jayanti are decorated with flags, and alms are offered to the needy.
Updated on Apr 18, 2019 07:44 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | HT Correspondent
Travel: Yoginis, Yamuna and urban legends; Exploring Old Delhi and discovering its untold tales
Whether you live in Delhi or visit often, here’s a gem of a city with treasures waiting to be discovered.
Updated on Jan 27, 2019 11:27 AM IST
Hindustan times | Aditya Vikram
Mumbaiwale: Surprises in Raja’s realm
How did Lalbaug get its name? The answer involves a Muslim dargah, a Parsi mansion, and a Jain temple
Published on Apr 12, 2018 07:10 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Rachel Lopez